I'm trying to turn a sennheiser GAME ONE into a wireless headset for a maximally comfortable daily zoom driver. I've got a wireless module that works, but now that I'm trying to actually direct wire everything I find myself confused by the wiring layout. The headset has a one sided cable on...

I'm looking to take the dive into CIEMs, but I have a lot of options in front of me. I had a pair of se535s for a few years and I adored the sound, but the comfort of an UIEM always bothered me. I finally sold them, but always wanted get a CIEM some day. If I could get the se535 sound in a...

Dear lord, those things are hard to solder.  The cable is just a generic mogami mic cable with an amphenol plug and ALO HD800 connectors.  Not the cleanest Y joint, but I can live with it.  I finally figured out some good solutions to the T5P specific challenges.     1.  Used HD800 connectors...

Sorry if this is the wrong forum, I wasn't sure since it involves both cans and source gear.  I'm getting some weird behavior after re-cabling my t5p.  I just finished installing HD800 connectors in each cup, and I'm now testing the t5p alongside my HD800 with my home rig.  When I run the t5p...

Beyer's website does not make it clear which pads in their shop, if any, come with the T5P.  A quick Google search shows multiple stores selling them for over $200.  Does Beyer not sell these pads directly?

Does this mean that the volume control in windows (and also in winamp) are purely in the digital domain?  Does that imply that I'm losing fidelity on the digital signal going to the Modi if I turn either of these volumes down?

I've been working hard to construct a legitimate A/B testing environment for source gear.  Combined with my co-workers, we have a huge number of amps, including all 5 Schiit amps.  After A/Bing sever Schiit units, we've found that our Lyr and our Asgard exhibit a pretty sharp channel imbalance...

I've got a small scale rig at my desk at work.  Right now it looks like this:   Netbook -> Modi -> Asgard   I want to replace my netbook with a tablet for overall cleaner appearance and a touch screen UI.  Can anyone recommend any android tablets (or similar devices) that would be good for...

I could not tell them apart at all.  Based on everything I've read about tubes and tube amps, I found this to be incredibly surprising.  I built an A/B switchbox for comparing source components and have run a couple of tests.  I'm using a rockboxed iPod classic with FLAC files, and a pair of...

I built these boxes to try and get some real A / B testing of amps and dacs done.  This way, I only need another person to do initial connection of cables.   The first switch uses a DPDT switch, speaker wire, and a radio shack enclosure.  I read in a guide from the net that wiring all of the...

I picked up a pair of aviators on sale for 75 bucks.  I love the feel of the pads, making these a near perfect headphone for long plane rides.  I'm usually watching media rather than listening critically, so closed back and long term comfort are really all that matters to me.   The one thing...

I hate to make one of these threads, but I had quite a bit of trouble finding the information I was looking for.  Hopefully someone will be kind enough to help me out.  I'm looking for the following in a portable source:   MUST HAVE: 1.  FLAC support.  I have a large FLAC library, and I'm...

I absolutely love my SA-5K, but I really can't stand leather pads.  Has anyone ever successfully retrofit other pads onto these things?  There must be some other headphone out there with cups of the same diameter.

I hate to post one of these threads, but I'm kind of outside my area of expertise with portable equipment.  My dad is looking to upgrade from his monster turbines to a full size set of cans, but I don't really know what to recommend in terms of portability.   His requirements are: 1.  Must...

I'm looking at starting my first real recabling project, and was hoping to get some advice about what to start with.  I want to make a custom silver wire for my SA-5000, but I'm a bit unsure of a few things.    1.  Is there some reason the Silver Dragon cable is so cheap?  It seems to come...

I absolutely love the sound quality from my SA-5000's, but I'm not crazy about the headband or the earpads.  Leather earpads in general are just not my thing.  The SA-1000 seems to have cloth earpads, and a slightly different headband.  I'm assuming since the design is so similar, I could just...

I just picked up a set of SA-5000s, and I'm not crazy about the oddball headband design.  The rubber edges of the headband stick out and dig into your head.  The only way to get a comfortable fit is to position the headband so only the center cloth part of the band contacts your head, which...

I think my beloved D3 is broken.  It was perfectly fine yesterday, but today it started making an awful hissing noise out of the left channel.  The noise is loud, does not change volume when the volume nob is adjusted, and does not seem to be affected by removal of the USB connection.  Is there...

Hello All, I'm a little bit new to headphone amplification.  I just picked up a used D3.  I love the sound, but I'm unsure as how to choose the right gain setting.  I suspect when I get around to A/Bing the two settings, one will sound better for each of my phones, but I find myself wondering...

I don't listen to my SR-60's much, but they've become a hobby mod project of sorts for me.  I've been trying to come up with alternative pad solutions that worked (without tracking down 50 dollars worth of back ordered foam).  After trying to construct several of my own pads, and transplant...

Does anyone know the history of these?  I was under the impression the k702 only came in black, but I've come across a pair that are navy blue.  It also looks like the logos are gold instead of silver.  Is this indicitive of an older model, or possibly a knockoff?  Any info would be greatly...

  I currently own some denon d-2000 and some vinyl banded grados.  Suffice it to say, both headbands are terrible.  Has anyone had any luck transplanting alternate headbands onto a set of cans?  The connections are pretty minimal, so I think it would be easy given a good, cheaply available...

I'm relatively new to amplification, but I find myself wondering if anyone sells an all in one solution?  It doesn't need to be pocketable, but I'd prefer something that could be moved easily.  I'm really just looking for an all-in-one alternative to finding a DAP with line out and buying a...

I finally got around to modding my SR-80's for a removable cable.  Now I find myself wishing they collapsed better (read "at all") for travel.  Given how easily the Grado cup assembly disconnects, it seems like there MUST be a few existing headphones that are roughly the same size.  It would be...

I'm very new to amplification, but I just picked up this cheapo 4 way Amp on Amazon to get my feet wet.  I wasn't really sure what to expect, but I actually saw a reasonable improvement in SQ.  I was able to identify a few scratchy odd noises on tracks that the amp turned into audible instrument...